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NHTSA has 145 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Nissan Murano[1]. It also has one recall, for a power steering hose clamp that could let fluid leak and raise the risk of fire[2].

145owner complaints[1]
1recalls[3]
19–20MPG combined (EPA)[4]
4★NHTSA overall rating[5]

Most reported problems

Owners filed 145 complaints with NHTSA[1]. Six mention a crash, none mention a fire, 13 mention injuries and one reports a death[1]. These are unverified owner reports, and one complaint can name more than one component group.

Component group Complaints Median miles at failure
Unknown or other[6] 39 53,000
Power train[7] 31 95,500
Steering[8] 23 52,200
Visibility/wiper[9] 20 50,000
Air bags[10] 11 27,648
Structure[11] 10 40,545
Electrical system[12] 8 57,586
Engine[13] 8 125,600

The biggest group, unknown or other, does not tell us what went wrong. Here is what owners describe in the four named groups we looked at more closely. We read a small sample of complaint texts for each, so treat the counts as a flavor, not a measure of how often a problem happens.

Power train. In a sample of 12 complaints we read, all 12 describe transmission trouble[7]. Nine describe the car losing power or the transmission failing while driving. Three describe slipping or dropping gears. Two describe trouble coming back after a transmission replacement. None of the 31 power train complaints mention a crash or an injury[7].

Visibility. In a sample of 12 complaints, 11 describe a sun visor that will not stay up and drops into the driver's view[9]. Several describe the repair cost falling on the owner or being only partly covered.

Steering. In a sample of 12 complaints, nine describe waiting on the repair for recall 17V184 because parts were not available or an order was not placed[8][2]. Three describe steering that became hard or failed while driving. The group includes 1 crash and 1 injury[8].

Air bags. In a sample of 11 complaints, nine describe a passenger seat air bag warning light, usually tied to the seat's occupant sensor, and a costly seat repair[10]. Some of the sample texts are repeats or copies of each other. The group includes 2 crashes and 2 injuries[10].

Structure, electrical and engine groups each have 10 or fewer complaints[11][12][13]. Engine complaints have the highest median mileage at 125,600[13].

Recalls

NHTSA lists one recall for this model year[3].

Fuel economy

The EPA rates three versions of the 2014 Murano, all with a 3.5L 6-cylinder engine and an automatic with variable gear ratios[14][4][15].

Version City / highway / combined MPG Fuel Annual fuel cost
Murano FWD[4] 18 / 24 / 20 Regular $3,350
Murano AWD[15] 18 / 23 / 20 Regular $3,350
Murano CrossCabriolet AWD[14] 17 / 22 / 19 Premium $4,350

The annual cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new.

Safety ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star ratings are the same for both drive types in the stars: 4 overall, 4 frontal, 5 side and 4 rollover[5][16].

Engine and size

The EPA lists the 2014 Murano with a 3.5L 6-cylinder engine rated 265 hp[17]. The dimensions below are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

S AWD SV AWD, SL AWD, Platinum AWD
Length[18][19] 190 in 190 in
Width[18][19] 74 in 74 in
Height[18][19] 68 in 68 in
Wheelbase[18][19] 111 in 111 in
Curb weight[18][19] 4,026 lb 4,169 lb

How 2014 compares with other years

2003: 800 complaints, 6 recalls20032004: 678 complaints, 4 recalls2005: 987 complaints, 6 recalls20052006: 803 complaints, 4 recalls2007: 676 complaints, 2 recalls20072009: 635 complaints, 4 recalls2010: 193 complaints, 0 recalls20102011: 148 complaints, 0 recalls2012: 135 complaints, 1 recalls20122013: 74 complaints, 1 recalls2014: 145 complaints, 1 recalls14520142015: 204 complaints, 6 recalls2016: 108 complaints, 6 recalls20162017: 107 complaints, 3 recalls2018: 113 complaints, 2 recalls20182019: 43 complaints, 1 recalls2020: 45 complaints, 2 recalls20202021: 17 complaints, 0 recalls2022: 6 complaints, 0 recalls20222023: 8 complaints, 0 recalls2024: 5 complaints, 1 recalls20242025: 25 complaints, 2 recalls2026: 4 complaints, 0 recalls2026
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Murano model year. The 2014 is highlighted[3].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
20038006
20046784
20059876
20068034
20076762
20096354
20101930
20111480
20121351
2013741
20141451
20152046
20161086
20171073
20181132
2019431
2020452
2021170
202260
202380
202451
2025252
202640

The 2014 model year has 145 complaints and 1 recall[3]. Counts are not adjusted for sales, so read this as a rough guide.

Should you buy a used 2014 Murano?

The record is mixed. The recall is a fire risk if the hose clamp fails, so a buyer should ask a Nissan dealer whether it was done on the exact car[2]. In the sample we read, transmission trouble was the clear theme in power train complaints, with a median of 95,500 miles at failure across 31 complaints[7]. Sun visors that drop and an air bag warning light tied to the passenger seat also show up in the samples[9][10].

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Nissan Murano have any recalls?
NHTSA lists one, recall 17V184, for a power steering hose clamp that may let the hose leak fluid and raise fire risk. Dealers install a hose kit free[2][3].
What problems do 2014 Murano owners report?
NHTSA has 145 complaints[1]. The named groups with the most are power train with 31 and steering with 23[7][8]. In the samples we read, owners describe transmission trouble, drooping sun visors and passenger air bag warning lights[7][9][10].
What is the gas mileage of a 2014 Nissan Murano?
The EPA rates the FWD at 18 city, 24 highway and 20 combined MPG[4]. The AWD is rated 18, 23 and 20[15].
How safe is the 2014 Murano?
NHTSA gives it 4 stars overall, with 5 stars for side protection[5][16].

Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 145 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Nissan Murano (6 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 13 injuries, 1 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. Recall 17V184, filed March 16, 2017: Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose, Piping, And Connections. NHTSA recall database
  3. Owner complaints and recalls for every Nissan Murano model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  4. EPA rating for Murano FWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 24 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  5. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 18.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
  6. 39 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 53,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  7. 31 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 95,500). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 23 complaints name the steering component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 52,200). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 20 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 50,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 11 complaints name the air bags component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 27,648). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. 10 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 40,545). NHTSA vehicle records
  12. 8 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 57,586). NHTSA vehicle records
  13. 8 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 125,600). NHTSA vehicle records
  14. EPA rating for Murano CrossCabriolet, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 22 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  15. EPA rating for Murano AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 23 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  16. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 17.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
  17. EPA Test Car List, 2014 Nissan Murano with 3.5L 6-cylinder: rated 265 hp. www.epa.gov
  18. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, MURANO 4 DR SUV S AWD: length 190 in, width 74 in, height 68 in, wheelbase 111 in, curb weight 4,026 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  19. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, MURANO 4 DR SUV SV AWD/SL AWD/PLATINUM AWD: length 190 in, width 74 in, height 68 in, wheelbase 111 in, curb weight 4,169 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.